Athletes are just like any other students at Orange Coast College. They too need a syllabus, petition for classes and follow school rules to be at school.An orientation for the Coast athletes were held today (Sept. 2) at the Peterson Gym for a class meeting of sorts - where OCC's Athletics Director Barbara Bond talked about athletes having to take a minimum of 12-units to be eligible, the H1N1 virus, what not to post online and expected behavior during games or matches.
But it wasn't just about requirements. Everyone in attendance got treated to a show by Coast's national champion cheer and dance team and got free food and drinks afterward.
One of the key points that stuck out at the meeting was that Bond said you should not drop a class unless you are certain you can add on another class.
She said that it will be harder to add on a class for next semester (maybe a foreshadowing of the effects of the budget cuts) and if you do not have 12-units, you cannot play your sport.
Another interesting point was the do-not-post-something-online-you-might-regret bit, and I have to agree. The last thing I want to do is post about some OCC sports scandal on this blog.
Bond also introduced key staff and administrative members involved in OCC athletics, including new interim president Denise Whittaker (pictured holding mic).It was an informative and entertaining orientation today.
And it also made me realize there are a lot of athletes in our school.
It looks like I'm going to have a busy semester, and I'm loving it.
[Photos by Tony Lee]
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